PROTECTIVE CASKET OF THE RELICS OF ST. WENCESLAS
It was an honor to be part of the creation of a new glass reliquary for the skull of St. Wenceslas. This unique protective casket enables the safe transport and display of the most precious Czech relic and was presented to the public for the first time at the National St. Wenceslas Pilgrimage in 2025. We took part in the making of the reliquary from the very first sketches through to its journey from Prague to the Basilica of St. Wenceslas in Stará Boleslav. Its realization would not have been possible without the exceptional dedication and coordination of all the crafts involved, including glassmakers, glass engravers, metalworkers, goldsmiths, upholsterers, graphic designers, and others.
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The purpose of the glass case is to protect the relic, which forms part of the St. Vitus Treasure, from external influences during the transport or public display of the skull. Beyond its practical function, it also constitutes a distinctive work of art with strong symbolic significance, created through close collaboration with a range of specialists. The case is made of specially designed glass whose textured surface deliberately prevents a direct view of the precious relics. Particular attention should also be paid to the artistic design of the base, which is inlaid with silver.
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